Polymyositis

Thyroid Disease, Scleroderma & Polymyositis
I came to Dr. Tad looking for some relief from numerous symptoms that I was hoping that he would be able to help me. I had pain in reference to a chronic illness, chronic fatigue, hardness of the skin due to scleroderma, muscle weakness due to polymyositis, weight retention from medication (especially prednisone), loss of hair and eyelashes, and irregular menstrual cycles.

After starting acupuncture, things improved greatly. I had increased energy, stronger muscles as well as greater muscle control, better coordination and flexibility, the ability to focus much better without the assistance of medication, weight loss and decrease in pain. I was able to stop any prescription medications that I had been taking and changed to herbs with so side effects.

During the course of my treatments, I have noticed many changes. My stress level has been greatly reduced. I find that external things do not affect me as they used to prior to acupuncture. My circulation has improved greatly and I have become much stronger. I have much more energy and my overall quality of life has improved. I no longer feel like I am a survivor of the disease but rather I know and feel like I am LIVING again. I have finally been able to get back to doing things that I enjoy as well as things I have to get done. One of the greatest things about being healthy again is the satisfaction of being independent again. It has been great to go back to the lifestyle that I led prior to my illness.

— Donna B., Westport, MA